CVE-2008-5048

CVE-2008-5048 is a high-severity vulnerability in Isecsoft Anti-trojan Elite with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in Atepmon.sys in ISecSoft Anti-Trojan Elite 4.2.1 and earlier, and possibly 4.2.2, allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via long inputs to the 0x00222494 IOCTL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5048?
Buffer overflow in Atepmon.sys in ISecSoft Anti-Trojan Elite 4.2.1 and earlier, and possibly 4.2.2, allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via long inputs to the 0x00222494 IOCTL.
How severe is CVE-2008-5048?
CVE-2008-5048 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-5048 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5048?
CVE-2008-5048 primarily affects Isecsoft Anti-trojan Elite. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5048?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-5048 published?
CVE-2008-5048 was published on 2008-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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